THE QUAD; Irish Quarterback Is Said To Plan a Visit to Kansas

By PETE THAMEL

Published: December 10, 2011

Charlie Weis became known as a prolific recruiter when he was the head coach at Notre Dame, luring highly touted prospects like Michael Floyd, Jimmy Clausen and Manti Te'o to campus. In search of his first big recruiting coup as the new coach at Kansas, Weis may go back to one of his highly regarded prospects at Notre Dame: quarterback Dayne Crist.

Two sources with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed that Crist was traveling to Lawrence, Kan., this weekend to discuss reuniting with his former coach, who was announced as the Jayhawks' coach on Thursday. Since Crist is set to graduate from Notre Dame this year, he is eligible to transfer without having to sit out next year. The Chicago Tribune reported Crist's desire to transfer last week. Wherever he goes, Crist will be able to participate in spring practice and play next season.

Crist is expected to visit other campuses, so his ending up at Kansas is not a forgone conclusion. While he is familiar with Weis and adjusting to his offense would be relatively easy, Crist would also be surrounded by a woeful team; Kansas went 0-9 in the Big 12 this season and gave up more than 40 points in 9 of its 12 games over all.
Wisconsin has also been mentioned as a potential destination for Crist, because of its pro-style offense and the success that Russell Wilson, who transferred from North Carolina State under similar circumstances, had this season in leading the Badgers to the Rose Bowl.

This is a more complete version of the story than the one that appeared in print.